Best NBA Players John Calipari and Rick Pitino Coached in College

These Bluegrass State rivals can develop blue chip talent.

John Wall - Another John Calipari-coached No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft (2010), John Wall made it to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team in 2011 and was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his young career this year.(Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Demarcus Cousins - Under Coach Cal at Kentucky, Demarcus Cousins averaged 15 points and nearly 10 rebounds and two blocks per game in helping to lead Kentucky to the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA Tournament. He was then named to the NBA’s 2011 All-Rookie First Team after being the fifth overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Anthony Davis - After playing a year for Coach Calipari at Kentucky and leading the Wildcats to the 2012 NCAA Tournament championship victory, Anthony Davis became the No. 1 overall selection in the 2012 NBA Draft. Davis enjoyed his first All-Star selection this year.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Marcus Camby - Before Coach Cal started recruiting blue-chip talent at Memphis and Kentucky, his first big-time star was UMass standout Marcus Camby. The 6-foot 11-inch defensive standout was the second overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft after winning the Naismith College Player of the Year Award. In the pros he was the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year in the 2006-07 season.   (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)Eric Bledsoe, Phoenix Suns Agree to $70 Million Deal - After months of stalled negotiations and even being the subject of trade reports, the Phoenix Suns and point guard Eric Bledsoe have come to terms on a five-year, $70 million contract, according to ESPN. Bledsoe averaged 17.7 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 43 games this past season.(Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Next Gallery

12 Powerful Quotes from Black Women Athletes to Inspire Greatness

12 Photos

4 / 12

Demarcus Cousins - Under Coach Cal at Kentucky, Demarcus Cousins averaged 15 points and nearly 10 rebounds and two blocks per game in helping to lead Kentucky to the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA Tournament. He was then named to the NBA’s 2011 All-Rookie First Team after being the fifth overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

ADVERTISEMENT